Investigators believe alcohol may be to blame in a crash involving two police cruisers in Brevard County.

A Palm Bay Police Department officer was helping the driver of a disabled vehicle when a pickup rear-ended the officer’s cruiser. The cruiser then rolled and smashed into another cruiser, according to a news release.

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The crash happened near Babcock Street, just south of Blaine Street about 10 p.m. Monday.

The driver of the pickup, identified as Errol Brace, suffered minor injuries. He was taken to Palm Bay Hospital for treatment.

No one else was hurt, officers said.

According to the release, one of the patrol cars was totaled. The other sustained minor injuries.

Officers said their investigation is ongoing and that criminal charges are pending.